Majority of England's Rivers and Lakes Fail New Environmental Review The latest assessment of England's rivers and lakes paints a bleak picture, with only one in seven considered to be in good ecological condition.
Six years of efforts to improve the health of these vital waterways have yielded little progress, despite a record £22bn earmarked for environmental improvements by 2030.
The Environment Agency's data highlights a complex web of problems, including excessive phosphate levels and persistent chemical pollution.